Building Scalable and Modern Digital Experiences Using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

In this presentation, I will share my experience architecting and developing large-scale enterprise web platforms using Adobe Experience Manager. I will walk through how I modernized legacy systems, built reusable components, designed editable templates, created headless content models, and integrated secure authentication and third-party services. I will also discuss performance optimization using dispatcher/CDN layers, AEMaaCS CI/CD automation, and workflow-driven authoring enhancements. This session highlights practical strategies, real-world challenges, and best practices I’ve applied across industries such as financial services, telecom, automotive, and investment management.
Who is this presentation for?
This presentation is ideal for: • AEM Developers & Architects • Web Developers transitioning into AEM • DevOps professionals working with AEMaaCS • Technical leads responsible for digital platforms • Content authors who want to understand scalable AEM setups • Organizations planning AEM migration or modernization
Prerequisite knowledge:
To get the most out of this presentation, the audience should ideally have: • Basic understanding of AEM concepts (components, templates, author/publish) • Familiarity with Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript • Awareness of CMS workflows • Basic DevOps knowledge (CI/CD pipelines, Git) • Optional: Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, or cloud hosting
What you'll learn?
By the end of this presentation, you will learn: • How to design scalable, reusable AEM components using Sling Models & HTL • Best practices for building editable templates & dialogs • Modern approaches to headless AEM using Content/Experience Fragments and GraphQL APIs • How to integrate AEM with enterprise systems like SAML SSO, analytics, and microservices • Strategies for dispatcher/CDN caching and performance optimization • How to leverage Cloud Manager for CI/CD, automated deployments, and AEMaaCS governance • Real-world lessons from AEM migration and modernization projects

I am Siva Sai Krishna Suryadevara, a Senior AEM Developer and Administrator with over 9 years of experience in building enterprise-level digital platforms using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM 6.x and AEM as a Cloud Service). My expertise spans AEM component development, Sling Models, HTL, OSGi services, workflows, dispatcher optimization, and headless content delivery using Content/Experience Fragments with GraphQL and REST APIs. I have led major AEM migrations, integrated secure authentication systems including Azure AD SAML SSO, and worked across AMS and AEMaaCS environments. With strong DevOps exposure through Cloud Manager CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab, and AWS, I focus on designing scalable, maintainable solutions that enhance both authoring and end-user experiences. I enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating in Agile environments, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions.